Redbird basketball doubleheader on WJBC today

Posted on December 22, 2014

The Illinois State women play Butler Redbird Arena today, followed by the ISU men against IPFW. (WJBC file photo)

By WJBC Staff

For the second-consecutive game, Illinois State is facing a team predicted to win its respective conference, as the Redbird men's basketball team hosts IPFW Monday at 6 p.m. on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena.

After playing three out-of-their-last four games on the road, the Redbirds begin a season-long three-game homestand which will conclude with ISU's Dec. 31 Missouri Valley Conference opener against Indiana State. ISU enters Monday's game with a 6-4 record after falling at Murray State Saturday afternoon. IPFW is also 6-4 after also losing Saturday to Valparaiso.

The Illinois State women’s basketball team is in the middle of a six-game homestand, as it welcomes Butler Monday at 3:05 p.m. The Redbirds are still looking to grab their first win of the season. On Friday, ISU lost a close game to Bowling Green, falling 58-54 to the Falcons.

Zach Dietmeier and China Antoine will have the play-by-play at 3 p.m. Dick Luedke, Mike Matthews and Tim Lewis have coverage of the men's game immediately following the women's contest.

Listen live on WJBC 1230 AM, the WJBC Country Financial Illinois State Radio Network and WJBC.com.

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